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Photo: Alexander Fedotenkov.
Current Black Sea Fleet (BSF) Commander Vice Admiral Vladimir Korolev can be appointed Northern Fleet (NF) Commander in the nearest time; his post in BSF would be possibly occupied by Leningrad Naval Base Commander Rear Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov, reports RIA Novosti confirming earlier posted news of about coming personnel replacements in Russian Navy.
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Northern and Black Sea fleets to have new commanders soon
17.05.2011
"In the nearest future current BSF Commander VADM Vladimir Korolev can hold the post of NF Commander. At present, several candidates are being considered to head BSF. The most preferred is Leningrad Naval Base Commander RADM Alexander Fedotenkov", said the interviewee.
As for him, such appointment is a sort of promotion for Korolev, since Northern Fleet in contrast to the Black Sea one has strategic nuclear force in inventory and more spacious deployment geography.
"In Navy command's opinion, Vice Admiral Korolev is the most preferred candidate for Northern Fleet which will operate new-generation Borei class SSBNs in the near term", pointed out the interviewee.
He also added that VADM Korolev was perfectly aware of the situation in NF, because prior to head Black Sea Fleet his position was NF Chief of Staff.
Vladimir I. Korolev, Vice Admiral, Black Sea Fleet Commander since July 2, 2010.
Born on Feb 1, 1955. Graduated from the Frunze Naval College (1972-1977), the Navy High Officer Course (1986-1987), the Kuznetsov Naval Academy in 1995.
Service record: navigation group officer of K-467 submarine; executive officer of K-488 submarine; commanding officer of K-387 submarine; 24th Submarine Division Deputy Commander; Chief of Northern Fleet ASW Department; 24th Submarine Division Commander; Naval Base Commander; 12th Submarine Squadron Commander; Northern Fleet Deputy Commander (Nov 2007 – Aug 2009); Northern Fleet Chief of Staff.
On July 2, 2010 he was appointed to the post of Black Sea Fleet Commander by the presidential order.
Korolev is awarded with 4 orders and numerous medals.
Rear Admiral Alexander N. Fedotenkov was born on Jan 7, 1959. He graduated from the Nakhimov Black Sea Naval College in 1981 and was posted to Northern Fleet where he had passed all positions from laboratory engineer to submarine executive officer. In 1992 he graduated from the Navy High Officer Course and in 1993 he was appointed a submarine's commanding officer, and then – submarine division deputy commander. In 2000 Fedotenkov graduated from the Kuznetsov Naval Academy. Since 2000 till 2002 he occupied the post of a submarine division chief of staff. Since 2002 till 2005 he headed a submarine division. In 2005-2007 Fedotenkov studied in the Russian General Staff Military Academy. Since 2007 till 2009 he held the post of NF Kola Flotilla Deputy Commander.
On Sept 8, 2009 Alexander Fedotenkov was appointed Leningrad Naval Base Commander by the presidential order.
He is awarded by 2 orders and numerous medals.
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